VINdecode API VINdecode API 2.0 Live Demo

Overview

Our VINdecode API offers a robust and dependable way to seamlessly integrate our VIN decoding database into your products, services, or solutions. It is a straightforward, cost-effective, and powerful real-time solution that can be incorporated into your applications within minutes. Simply make an HTTP request with a VIN number from your application, and receive a data feed in XML/JSON format in real-time. You can then process the XML/JSON data into any desired format. This API is both programming language and platform-independent, allowing HTTP requests and XML/JSON responses to be executed in applications developed with any programming language and running on any platform.

When a VIN number is entered, the VINquery.com backend VIN decode system validates and verifies the encoded information within the VIN's various elements and generates a report that includes the following details:

  • Basic Description: Year, Make, Model, Trim
  • Technical Specifications
  • Standard Features
  • Optional Features

The VINquery.com VIN decode database contains comprehensive information on passenger cars and light-duty pickup trucks manufactured for the US and Canada markets from 1981 to the present. Limited information, as specified in the Lite Data, is available for vehicles from 1981 to 1987.

Data Coverage

  • Regions Covered: United States and Canada.
  • Vehicles Covered: Passenger cars and light-duty pickup trucks.
  • Model Years Covered: 1981 through 2024, with 2025 models being added currently.
  • Database Scope: Updated daily, encompassing over 132 makes, 4,450 models, and 69,000 trim levels.
Make/BrandModelRange of Model YearClass
AcuraCL1997 - 2003PASSENGER
CSX(Canada)2006 - 2011PASSENGER
EL(Canada)1997 - 2005PASSENGER
ILX2013 - PresentPASSENGER
Integra1988 - 2001PASSENGER
Legend1988 - 1996PASSENGER
MDX2001 - PresentUTES
NSX1991 - 2005SPORTS
RDX2007 - PresentUTES
RL1996 - 2012PASSENGER
RLX2014 - PresentPASSENGER
RSX2002 - 2006PASSENGER
SLX1996 - 1999UTES
TL1996 - 2014PASSENGER
TLX2015 - PresentPASSENGER
TSX2004 - 2014PASSENGER
Vigor1992 - 1994PASSENGER
ZDX2010 - 2013PASSENGER
Alfa Romeo1641991 - 1995SPORTS
4C2015 - PresentSPORTS
Milano1988 - 1989SPORTS
Spider1988 - 1994SPORTS
AM GeneralHummer1992 - 2001UTES
Aston MartinDB71997 - 1998SPORTS
DB92004 - 2014SPORTS
DBS2008 - 2012SPORTS
Rapide2010 - 2014SPORTS
V12 Vanquish2010 - 2014SPORTS
V12 Vantage2011 - PresentSPORTS
V8 Vantage2006 - 2014SPORTS
Vanquish2014SPORTS
Virage1991 - 1994 & 2012SPORTS
Click here for a complete list of makes/models covered by VINquery.com VINdecode API 1.0

Data Items

We offer four types of data feeds: Lite Data, Basic Data, Standard Data, and Extended Data. The Extended Data feed includes 168 data items, the Standard Data feed includes 123 data items, the Basic Data feed includes 22 data items, and the Lite Data feed includes 8 data items.

Data ItemsSample ValueMeasurement UnitLiteBasicStandardExtended
VIN#1HGES15501LXXXXXXN/AXXXX
1VINquery Vehicle ID23261N/AXXXX
2Model Year2001N/AXXXX
3MakeHondaN/AXXXX
4ModelCivicN/AXXXX
5Trim LevelLX SedanN/AXXXX
6Manufactured inUNITED STATESN/AXXXX
7Production Seq. NumberXXXXXXN/AXXX
Specifications - General
8Body StyleSEDAN 4-DRN/AXXXX
9Engine Type1.7L L4 SOHC 16VN/AXXXX
10Transmission-short5M ODN/AXXX
11Transmission-long5-Speed Manual OverdriveN/AXXX
12DrivelineFWDN/AXXX
13Tank13.2GallonXXX
14Fuel Economy-city30-32GallonXXX
15Fuel Economy-highway38-39GallonXXX
Specifications - Chassis
16Anti-Brake SystemNon-ABSN/AXXX
17Steering TypeR&PN/AXXX
18Front Brake TypeDiskN/AX
19Rear Brake TypeDrumN/AX
20Turning Diameter34.10InchX
21Front SuspensionIndN/AX
22Rear SuspensionIndN/AX
23Front Spring TypeCoilN/AX
24Rear Spring TypeCoilN/AX
25TiresP185/70R14N/AX
Specifications - Interior Dimensions
26Front Headroom39.80InchX
27Rear Headroom37.20InchX
28Front Legroom42.20InchX
29Rear Legroom36.00InchX
30Front Shoulder Room52.60InchX
31Rear Shoulder Room52.60InchX
32Front Hip Room51.20InchX
33Rear Hip Room49.80InchX
Specifications - Colors
34Interior TrimBeige Cloth | Gray ClothN/AX
35Exterior ColorClover Green Pearl | Nighthawk Black Pearl | Satin Silver Metallic | Taffeta White | Titanium Metallic | Vintage Plum Pearl N/AX
Specifications - Exterior Dimensions & Weight
36Curb Weight-automatic2515Pound.X
37Curb Weight-manual2465PoundX
38Overall Length ("Length" used in Basic/Standard)174.60InchXXX
39Overall Width ("Width" used in Basic/Standard)67.50InchXXX
40Overall Height ("Height" used in Basic/Standard)56.70InchXXX
41Wheelbase103.10InchX
42Ground ClearanceNo dataInchX
43Track Front57.90InchX
44Track Rear57.90InchX
Specifications - Cargo Bed Dimensions
45LengthNo dataInchX
46Width at WheelwellNo dataInchX
47Width at WallNo dataInchX
48DepthNo dataInchX
Specifications - Capacities
49Standard Seating5N/AXXX
50Optional SeatingNo dataN/AXXX
51Passenger Volume91.40Cubic FootX
52Cargo Volume12.90Cubic FootX
53Standard TowingNo dataPoundX
54Maximum TowingNo dataPoundX
55Standard PayloadNo dataPoundX
56Maximum PayloadNo dataPoundX
57Standard GVWRNo dataPoundX
58Maximum GVWRNo dataPoundX
Specifications - Warranty
59Basic-duration36MonthX
60Basic-distance36,000MileX
61Powertrain-duration36MonthX
62Powertrain-distance36,000MileX
63Rust-duration60MonthX
64Rust-distanceUnlimitedMileX
Specifications - Pricing
65MSRP$15,010USDX
66Dealer Invoice$13,572 USDX
67Destination ChargeNo dataUSDX
Equipment - Anti-Theft & Locks
68Child Safety Door LocksStd.N/AXX
69Locking Pickup Truck TailgateStd.N/AXX
70Power Door LocksStd.N/AXX
71Vehicle Anti-TheftOpt.N/AXX
Equipment - Braking & Traction
724WD/AWDN/AN/AXX
73ABS BrakesN/AN/AXX
74Automatic Load-LevelingN/AN/AXX
75Electronic Brake AssistanceN/AN/AXX
76Limited Slip DifferentialN/AN/AXX
77Locking DifferentialN/AN/AXX
78Traction ControlN/AN/AXX
79Vehicle Stability Control SystemN/AN/AXX
Equipment - Safety
80Driver AirbagStd.N/AXX
81Front Side AirbagOpt.N/AXX
82Front Side Airbag with Head ProtectionN/AN/AXX
83Passenger AirbagStd.N/AXX
84Side Head Curtain AirbagN/AN/AXX
85Second Row Side AirbagN/AN/AXX
86Second Row Side Airbag with Head ProtectionN/AN/AXX
87Electronic Parking AidN/AN/AXX
88First Aid KitN/AN/AXX
89Trunk Anti-Trap DeviceN/AN/AXX
Equipment - Remote Controls & Release
90Keyless EntryOpt.N/AXX
91Remote IgnitionN/AN/AXX
Equipment - Climate Control
92Air ConditioningStd. N/AXX
93Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate ControlsN/AN/AXX
Equipment - Interior Features
94Cruise ControlStd.N/AXX
95TachometerStd.N/AXX
96Tilt Steering WheelStd.N/AXX
97Tilt Steering ColumnN/AN/AXX
98Heated Steering WheelN/AN/AXX
99Leather Steering WheelOpt.N/AXX
100Steering Wheel Mounted ControlsN/AN/AXX
101Telescopic Steering ColumnN/AN/AXX
102Adjustable Foot PedalsN/AN/AXX
103Genuine Wood TrimN/AN/AXX
104Tire Pressure MonitorN/AN/AXX
105Trip ComputerN/AN/AXX
Equipment - Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
106AM/FM RadioStd.N/AXX
107Cassette PlayerStd.N/AXX
108CD PlayerOpt.N/AXX
109CD ChangerOpt.N/AXX
110DVD PlayerN/AN/AXX
111Voice Activated TelephoneN/AN/AXX
112Navigation AidN/AN/AXX
113Second Row Sound ControlsN/AN/AXX
114SubwooferN/AN/AXX
115Telematic SystemsN/AN/AXX
Equipment - Seat
116Driver Multi-Adjustable Power SeatN/AN/AXX
117Front Cooled SeatN/AN/AXX
118Front Heated SeatN/AN/AXX
119Front Power Lumbar SupportN/AN/AXX
120Front Power Memory SeatN/AN/AXX
121Front Split Bench SeatN/AN/AXX
122Leather SeatN/AN/AXX
123Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power SeatN/AN/AXX
124Second Row Folding SeatN/AN/AXX
125Second Row Heated SeatN/AN/AXX
126Second Row Multi-Adjustable Power SeatN/AN/AXX
127Second Row Removable SeatN/AN/AXX
128Third Row Removable SeatN/AN/AXX
Equipment - Storage
129Cargo Area CoverN/AN/AXX
130Cargo Area TiedownsN/AN/AXX
131Cargo NetOpt.N/AXX
132Load Bearing Exterior RackN/AN/AXX
133Pickup Truck Bed LinerN/AN/AXX
Equipment - Roof
134Power SunroofN/AN/AXX
135Removable TopN/AN/AXX
136Manual SunroofN/AN/AXX
Equipment - Exterior Lighting
137Automatic HeadlightsN/AN/AXX
138Daytime Running LightsN/AN/AXX
139Fog LightsOpt.N/AXX
140High Intensity Discharge HeadlightsOpt.N/AXX
141Pickup Truck Cargo Box LightN/AN/AXX
Equipment - Exterior Features
142Running BoardN/AN/AXX
143Front Air DamN/AN/AXX
144Rear SpoilerOpt.N/AXX
145Skid PlateN/AN/AXX
146Splash GuardsOpt.N/AXX
147Wind Deflector for ConvertiblesN/AN/AXX
148Power Sliding Side Van DoorN/AN/AXX
149Power Trunk LidN/AN/AXX
Equipment - Tires & Wheels
150Alloy WheelsN/AN/AXX
151Chrome WheelsN/AN/AXX
152Full Size Spare TireN/AN/AXX
153Run Flat TiresN/AN/AXX
154Steel WheelsN/AN/AXX
Equipment - Mirrors & Windows & Wipers
155Power WindowsN/AStd.XX
156Electrochromic Exterior Rearview MirrorN/AN/AXX
157Glass Rear Window on ConvertibleN/AN/AXX
158Heated Exterior MirrorN/AN/AXX
159Electrochromic Interior Rearview MirrorN/AN/AXX
160Power Adjustable Exterior MirrorN/AN/AXX
161Deep Tinted GlassN/AN/AXX
162Interval WipersN/AN/AXX
163Rain Sensing WipersN/AN/AXX
164Rear Window DefoggerStd.N/AXX
165Rear WiperN/AN/AXX
166Sliding Rear Pickup Truck WindowN/AN/AXX
Equipment - Towings
167Tow Hitch ReceiverN/AN/AXX
168Towing Preparation PackageN/AN/AXX
Legends
Std. - Standard: indicates a manufacturer-installed feature that comes standard.
Opt. - Optional: indicates a manufacturer-installed feature that does not come standard.
N/A - Not Available: indicates a feature that is not available as a manufacturer-installed item.

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